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• Name for new Westhoughton housing site recommended for approval by town council

  08-08-2016 22:09
  
  A NEW housing estate in Westhoughton will be named Woodvale, if approved by Bolton Council.
  
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• A name for new Westhoughton housing site recommended for approval by town council

  08-08-2016 22:09
  
  A NEW housing estate in Westhoughton will be named Woodvale, if approved by Bolton Council.
  
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• Teenage boy rescued from tree by firefighters

  08-08-2016 22:06
  
  A TEENAGE boy had to be rescued by firefighters tonight after getting stuck up a tree.
  
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• OAP from Bolton-le-Sands dies two days after crash - The visitor - The Visitor

  08-08-2016 18:21
  
  OAP from Bolton-le-Sands dies two days after crash - The visitor
  The Visitor
  Police have confirmed that a 90-year-old man from Bolton-le-Sands has died in hospital following a crash.and more »
  
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• Cocaine and cannabis seized in early morning raid - The Bolton News

  08-08-2016 18:12
  
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  Cocaine and cannabis seized in early morning raid
  The Bolton News
  Don't be the last to know! Get the latest local news straight to your inbox. Sign up. A CANNABIS farm was discovered in an outhouse and two men were arrested during a early morning raid by police. Sergeant Chris Boyd led a joint team to a house in ...
  
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• John O'Sullivan: Blackburn midfielder signs for Accrington Stanley on loan

  08-08-2016 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League Two Accrington Stanley re-sign midfielder John O'Sullivan on loan until January 2017 from Championship club Blackburn.
  
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• School in Bolton 'outstanding' — Ofsted - The Bolton News

  08-08-2016 17:05
  
  The Bolton News
  School in Bolton 'outstanding' — Ofsted
  The Bolton News
  SECOND best is not good enough for staff and pupils at a Bolton primary school, which has been classed as “outstanding” by Ofsted inspectors. Pikes Lane Primary School in Deane, was given the highest mark available to a school by inspectors. The Ofsted ...
  
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• EFL Cup: Rotherham United v Morecambe

  08-08-2016 16:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Rotherham United and Morecambe.
  
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• Rescue team becomes one that needs saving after vehicle breakdown

  08-08-2016 16:58
  
  A RESCUE team became the one that needed rescuing after its emergency vehicle broke down.
  
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• Inquest into death of Bolton man found in reservoir adjourned ... - The Bolton News

  08-08-2016 16:56
  
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  Inquest into death of Bolton man found in reservoir adjourned ...
  The Bolton News
  AN INQUEST into the death of a man who was allegedly murdered has been adjourned pending the outcome of a trial.and more »
  
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• Bubble fun run coming to Bolton

  08-08-2016 16:52
  
  A FUN run with a difference is coming to Bolton — and it involves bubbles!
  
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• Inquest into death of Bolton man found in reservoir adjourned pending trial outcome

  08-08-2016 16:49
  
  AN INQUEST into the death of a man who was allegedly murdered has been adjourned pending the outcome of a trial.
  
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• EFL Cup: Blackpool v Bolton Wanderers - BBC Sport - BBC News

  08-08-2016 16:36
  
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  EFL Cup: Blackpool v Bolton Wanderers - BBC Sport
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  Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Blackpool and Bolton Wanderers.
  Blackpool v Bolton preview: Danny Philliskirk set to miss out for SeasidersSkySports
  Bolton Wanderers | Preview: Blackpool v Bolton - Vital BoltonVitalfootballall 21 news articles »
  
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• EFL Cup: Blackpool v Bolton Wanderers

  08-08-2016 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Blackpool and Bolton Wanderers.
  
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• Premier League transfer rumours: Middlesbrough FC close in on Fabio and Bolton's Zach Clough linked - Gazette Live

  08-08-2016 16:34
  
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  Premier League transfer rumours: Middlesbrough FC close in on Fabio and Bolton's Zach Clough linked
  Gazette Live
  Boro have been heavily linked with the Brazilian defender over the past few days - and that speculation only mounted when he was left out of Cardiff's squad for the Championship opener at Birmingham at the weekend. Video loading. And he wasn't the only ...and more »
  
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• Police speak to driver who allegedly fled bus crash scene with children

  08-08-2016 16:17
  
  A FATHER who crashed into a bus, abandoned his damaged car and lifted his two child passengers out of the vehicle and fled has been spoken to by police.
  
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• 'My fly was accidentally open' — man found not guilty of exposing himself at takeaway

  08-08-2016 16:10
  
  A MAN accused of exposing himself in a Bolton takeaway has been cleared by a jury.
  
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• EFL Cup: Mansfield Town v Blackburn Rovers

  08-08-2016 16:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Mansfield Town and Blackburn Rovers.
  
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• Raids on seven cars believed to be linked

  08-08-2016 15:47
  
  NEIGHBOURHOOD police officers are investigating a string of thefts from motor vehicles.
  
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• Two men arrested and cocaine and cannabis seized in early morning raid

  08-08-2016 15:44
  
  A CANNABIS farm was discovered in an outhouse and two men were arrested during a early morning raid by police.
  
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• Cocaine and cannabis seized in early morning raid

  08-08-2016 15:44
  
  A CANNABIS farm was discovered in an outhouse and two men were arrested during a early morning raid by police.
  
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• James Anderson regains number one Test bowling ranking from Ravichandran Ashwin

  08-08-2016 15:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England's James Anderson regains the number one Test bowling ranking from India's Ravichandran Ashwin.
  
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• Single decker bus smashes into scout hut on one way street

  08-08-2016 15:20
  
  A BUS smashed into the front corner of a Scout hut on a 20mph road.
  
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• HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Missing Banbury man John Bolton could ... - Dorset Echo

  08-08-2016 14:57
  
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  HAVE YOU SEEN HIM? Missing Banbury man John Bolton could ...
  Dorset Echo
  A MISSING man from Banbury may have travelled to Dorset, according to police.and more »
  
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• MISSING: Tall man who wears military style clothing and has Bolton ... - The Bolton News

  08-08-2016 14:13
  
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  MISSING: Tall man who wears military style clothing and has Bolton ...
  The Bolton News
  POLICE are appealing for readers to be on the lookout for a missing man from Oxfordshire.
  Dorset Police join lookout for missing Banbury man John BoltonSomerset Live
  Have you seen missing man John Bolton who may be in Dorset ...Bournemouth Echoall 4 news articles »
  
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• As many as 150,000 new Labour members could be allowed to vote in leadership battle after landmark court ruling

  08-08-2016 14:13
  
  AS many as 150,000 Labour members not allowed to vote in the party’s leadership contest could now do so after a landmark court ruling.
  
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• MISSING: Tall man who wears military style clothing and has Bolton links

  08-08-2016 14:10
  
  POLICE are appealing for readers to be on the lookout for a missing man from Oxfordshire.
  
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• WATCH: Bolton boxer Amir Khan gives rapper Drake a boxing lesson

  08-08-2016 13:53
  
  BOLTON boxer Amir Khan was happy to throw a few punches with rap superstar Drake over the weekend. 
  
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• Charities urged to apply for funds - The Bolton News

  08-08-2016 13:17
  
  Charities urged to apply for funds
  The Bolton News
  CHARITIES in Bolton are encouraged to apply for grants from the parent company of the Bolton News. The Gannett Foundation is the charitable arm of Gannett, which owns the Bolton News publisher, Newsquest Media Group. In the last 10 years alone, the ...and more »
  
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• Haseeb Hameed: Lancashire teenage batsman has 'bright' future, says Ashley Giles

  08-08-2016 13:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire teenage batsman Haseeb Hameed has the maturity and composure to be very successful, says director of cricket Ashley Giles.
  
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• Charities urged to apply for funds

  08-08-2016 13:10
  
  CHARITIES in Bolton are encouraged to apply for grants from the parent company of the Bolton News.
  
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• Supercar made in Bolton to be launched next year - The Bolton News

  08-08-2016 13:03
  
  The Bolton News
  Supercar made in Bolton to be launched next year
  The Bolton News
  Don't be the last to know! Get the latest local news straight to your inbox. Sign up. BOLTON-BASED Keating Supercars is marking its 10th anniversary by driving full-throttle into another decade by launching the Berus. The Berus is set to be unveiled at ...and more »
  
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• Car crashes into barriers at busy Bradford Street junction in Bolton ... - The Bolton News

  08-08-2016 13:03
  
  The Bolton News
  Car crashes into barriers at busy Bradford Street junction in Bolton ...
  The Bolton News
  A CAR crashed into the barrier of a traffic light island at a busy Bolton road yesterday morning.and more »
  
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• Supercar made in Bolton to be launched next year

  08-08-2016 13:02
  
  BOLTON-BASED Keating Supercars is marking its 10th anniversary by driving full-throttle into another decade by launching the Berus.
  
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• MP backing census campaign to improve understanding of armed forces

  08-08-2016 12:58
  
  MILITARY campaigner David Crausby MP is backing a campaign by the British Legion aimed at improving the understanding of the armed forces.
  
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• Man found with stolen police battering ram - The Bolton News

  08-08-2016 12:53
  
  The Bolton News
  Man found with stolen police battering ram
  The Bolton News
  A STOLEN battering ram used by police to smash in front doors during raids will be destroyed after a man was caught in possession of it. Ryan Bramhall, of Sofa Street, Bolton, was found with the so-called 'enforcer' belonging to Greater Manchester ...and more »
  
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• Man found with stolen police battering ram

  08-08-2016 12:52
  
  A STOLEN battering ram used by police to smash in front doors during raids will be destroyed after a man was caught in possession of it.
  
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• Bolton Beer Festival to move to bigger site at the Macron Stadium ... - The Bolton News

  08-08-2016 12:31
  
  The Bolton News
  Bolton Beer Festival to move to bigger site at the Macron Stadium ...
  The Bolton News
  A MUCH-LOVED Bolton event promises to be bigger and better than ever before this year — as it moves to the Macron Stadium.and more »
  
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• Kearsley blossoms during first flower festival

  08-08-2016 12:30
  
  KEARLSEY was drowned in colour during its first ever in bloom competition.
  
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• New bigger venue confirmed for Bolton Beer Festival

  08-08-2016 12:25
  
  A MUCH-LOVED Bolton event promises to be bigger and better than ever before this year — as it moves to the Macron Stadium.
  
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• UPDATED: Woman arrested after man stabbed in Bradshaw Brow ... - The Bolton News

  08-08-2016 10:31
  
  The Bolton News
  UPDATED: Woman arrested after man stabbed in Bradshaw Brow ...
  The Bolton News
  A WOMAN has been arrested after a man was stabbed.and more »
  
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• Winckley Square: £1.2m Preston renovation work starts

  08-08-2016 09:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A look at the revitalisation of a city square in Lancashire
  
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• Corrie star Jennie set to get things fizzing at food festival - The Bolton News

  08-08-2016 07:06
  
  The Bolton News
  Corrie star Jennie set to get things fizzing at food festival
  The Bolton News
  CORONATION Street star Jennie McAlpine will appear at this year's Food and Drink Festival – and is hoping the people of Bolton will be able to send her to food heaven. Soap star Jennie, who has played Fiz in in Corrie since 2001, will be rustling up ...
  Fizz'ing Free Cookery Demos At Bolton Food FestivalManchester Confidentialall 2 news articles »
  
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• £800000 work to resurface key junction is completed - The Bolton News

  08-08-2016 07:06
  
  The Bolton News
  £800000 work to resurface key junction is completed
  The Bolton News
  The busy intersection of Higher Market Street, Longcauseway, Bolton Road and Old Hall Street has undergone a programme of work. Engineers have upgraded the traffic signals, resurfaced the carriageway and added a dedicated left turn lane into Old Hall ...
  
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• Horwich teen in final of Miss Blackpool

  08-08-2016 07:05
  
  A TEENAGER from Horwich has made it into the final of Miss Blackpool.
  
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• Young tennis stars serve up aces as their parents shop

  08-08-2016 07:04
  
  YOUNG tennis stars showed their love for the sport as they served up a few aces while out shopping with their family.
  
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• Young tennis stars serve up aces as their parent shop

  08-08-2016 07:04
  
  YOUNG tennis stars showed their love for the sport as they served up a few aces while out shopping with their family.
  
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• Corrie star Jennie set to get things fizzing at food festival

  08-08-2016 07:04
  
  CORONATION Street star Jennie McAlpine will appear at this year’s Food and Drink Festival – and is hoping the people of Bolton will be able to send her to food heaven.
  
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• £800,000 work to resurface key junction is completed

  08-08-2016 07:04
  
  An £800,000 programme of work to improve a key Farnworth and Kearsley junction is complete.
  
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• Young chefs design new dessert for restaurant

  08-08-2016 07:03
  
  THE Great British Bake Off came to Little Lever when young chefs battled it out to create the most delicious dessert.
  
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